So I have had a 94 C4 Corvette (Competition Yellow) and still have my 1990 MX5 Miata. The C4 was a low mileage clean clean clean example..was MINT..the Miata..well it has well over 250K on the clock and it sports a JR SC. I had the Miata way longer then the C4 and it was and is a bit LONG in the tooth but still looks decent enough and drives fantastic. At the end of the day the Miata IS a drivers car..hands down! Fun to drive anywhere...great on fuel too (for long trips). The C4 even with the roof panel in creaked and rattled and was not that great TBH. Performance yes it would go quite well...but then oh those small bumps in the road felt like craters. You couldn't park it anywhere (it was bright yellow btw) and get a crowd so never drove it where I would leave sight of it...or come back and have to clean the windows.... Then there was the 1 BIG flaw with this car and all C4's the sill. Entry and exit for a 6ft guy was terrible. I mean really bad...and I have other small sports cars and I can get in and out of those a whole lot easier then this thing. It just was not a car I ever really felt GREAT driving. Hey even my little commuter SPARK is more fun with it;s manual gearbox then this thing. It really had no soul..sorry..some will argue that and fine by me. I wouldn't buy another but liked the shape..but I bought it to drive not just look at in my driveway. If a car isn't FUN to drive or rather it's not soul stirring get rid of it! I did and mine went overseas (the C4) so if your in Poland and see a bright yellow C4 Vette that was likely mine!! But my little first gen Miata will stay with me for a long time to come and it will put a smile on my face each time I drive it...regardless of what there selling for... But drive both and see what you think....just don't drink the coolaid 1 side or the other....find out for yourself!!! ... View more

Being a 1st Gen Monte Carlo owner (early build) I was both shocked and amused at the price that 70 MC got...and I do agree likely there was inebriation at play in the bidding price paid. I saw a posting of it and the other one mentioned and thought...something isn't right here? Some things seemed strange while some of it just seemed too good to be true...facts from the FGMCC membership. 1 no 4 speed ever found with a 454....in what 50+ years..like a 3 speed on the tree or a convertible! But there are enough who spread these rumors and some take them as gospel so we get some unsuspecting individuals who end up duped and buy the "fools gold". I've often said that the 1st Gen MC was underappreciated...but I was OK with that...keeps insurance premiums down...just hope this isn't a trend...true value by enthusiasts is 1 thing..trumped up (oh yeah sorry) values will end up costing those of us in it for the pleasure. Be aware of the GAME STOP mentality....it's not good for anyone.....but insane prices are found in just about anything..houses (in some markets) even are loco so guess it has to have it's turn in everything...it was a full moon recently!!! IS that what happened in 2016?? ... View more

I find most of these bikes as others have already stated to be looking in the rear view mirror as far as values rising. A DUH moment as stated prior. So most of these types of articles are infact not really that helpful in determining what WILL be valuable or EXPLODE at auctions. But to be fair crystal ball forecasting is for the mediums at side show attractions. However if you look at TRENDS in this segment you see many of the METRIC segment gaining a lot of traction on many of the OLD guard that are now best kept as museum pieces. Bikes like the Eliminator which was a drag bike for the street. Or the V Max (which is already gaining traction) or many of the naked bikes brought back in the late 80's early 90's. Kawasaki Zephyr etc. Many of the 80's bikes are gaining traction too. Honda's Nighthawk line, Suzuki GT750 water buffalo, Yamaha Maxim's etc. These are the bikes next to get more attention I think as others go through the roof. And you can still ride them and enjoy them without fear of losing value. As all bikes and cars are meant to...be riden/driven not stored away in a warehouse somewhere for some future date!. There are a lot of great bikes out there some in great shape and some needing attention...they all regardless of value now have potential and if you also have some FUN...bonus!!!! Given the current state of the world it is a great way to interact with the world and still be socially distant!!! ... View more

Glad to read it will one day be part of the Canadian Automotive Museum in Oshawa, Ontario display. It is one place where a lot of the history of the Automobile in Canada can be seen and appreciated. Like most things Canadian this museum is unassuming when viewed from the street and typically understated. Worth a visit (once we all can do so again) if your in the Durham region....Thanks for posting this article and a tribute to Canadian ingenuity and craftsmanship. ... View more

Pre Covid I did use U-haul transport behind my truck a couple of times. These were in the same province (Ontario) and about 2+ hours from home...if it was in another province or in US (especially now) I would opt for a carrier. So good article on the pitfalls and what to look for and questions to ask. I do agree with others however insurance is a key determination and cost that also needs to be factored in for a more substantial investment and a lo jack on the vehicle in question might lower those premiums should things go awry.. ... View more

LESS of the UBER RICH toys and more of the Average Joe (or his successful cousin) obtainable cars..from all era's including the 90's etc. I think that appeals to more readers then this list does. Only 1 here I even give a rats patootie about is the Morgan...the rest...meh!!!! ... View more

So wonder who had connections from that car company to have the video of the ford pick up? Shameless plug or?? only one that had a video you could get rights to? (I think not)...do they sponsor your content? Back to the black vehicles. GN from this list...a 4 door anything...meh!! Nice but...and oh since truck prices are up not surprised you favored them heavily in this...lots of CARS to mention without a truck in sight...get over listing trucks just because right now they are fetching stupid prices.....don't get me wrong I like both mentioned here ( among others) but on this LIST they wouldn't have been in the top 10 lists of most enthusiasts...those execept speculators who bought some trucks to flog!!!! ... View more

So the GTI is a great car...cousin to my Scirocoo albeit not as nice lines...but reliable if not a wee bit expensive for parts in some cases and parts of the country. The Civic's well not a hatch but the DelSol would be my choice...with same underpinnings...but the CRX over the standard fare for sure! As for the Mitsubishi/Eagle...yeah...stay far away...too many issues with those and uber hard to find parts for...and basic stuff too not just the unique to this model items that will be rather difficult to source for restoration. The Dodge Omni 024 and the GLH pocket rocket mentioned by another poster is a good option too. Hatchbacks are timeless as they keep brining them back each millenium when they fade away meaning there is a need and want for these little runabouts..currently (not a hot hatch but along the utilitarian lines) I have a Spark...yeah..but it does the trick on commuting and gets fantastic gas mileage and with a 5 spd is fun to drive...and gets in and out of traffic and the mall parking lot (where no classic should ever tread) with ease. Little runabouts are fun...and most of these along with the current crop have more HP and higher speed then the classics did like my 69MGBGT for example...you can have a lot of fun driving these little grocery getters!!!   ... View more

So now you know someone who has a later model (the ugly step sister C3's will paint one this motif to sell it..then another and by the time you know it....there are a bunch of cars that (if not done like this one) will look horrid and infact make the C3 less appealing...like SOO MANY have now with the C4 and it got NO LOVE......but is starting to...as C3 prices creep up! After 73 the only other C3 I like is the 80-81 model..but still the green house rear glass isn't as appealing.....and Z4 fogetaboutit Z3 much nicer!!   ... View more

Doesn't make you weird...just old LOL... ... View more

So I see a lot of bikes that are not vintage or even very interesting (IMO) on this list. I have several vintage (Japanese) bikes and have many vintage cars. The pairings on most of these...well a real BIKE guy (and I am both remember) would maybe pick a couple in this list the rest...would'nt give you the time of day for...the HD and british roadster (really old ones) are a kin as they both like lots of attention and mark there spots wherever they go! Some british bikes do that too 🙂   ... View more

agreed!!! We get Dalton Timmins with there insistance you get an appraisal every other year it seems and still there rates are CRAP!! Vintage bikes..yeah start selling Vintage bike insurance in Canada direct... ... View more

There are a couple of cars that make sense here. Most however are obscure and way many more good examples. For true CAR GUYs there are so many more good examples and the list of those would be top 25. Oh and no one cares about most of these...I have never given them a second thought...your list is to say the least..weird! ... View more

So a great idea and worth doing (I knew this but still sometimes don't follow this advice!). As for 24 pan bolts or whatever. Think of many motorcycle manufacturer's and how they mark there bolts during final assembly and torque. My Moto Guzzi for 1 has all the bolts and nuts marked with yellow paint. A friend who runs a bike shop uses Yellow his assistant uses White. They do this with all critical fasteners as a double check. Also if it comes back for same repair they can easily identify if they did the work or if the fasteners have been tampered with or remarked. IT is a GREAT idea and I'll have to start doing this with all my projects more diligently. Thanks for the reminder and tips!!   ... View more